Teacher of Social Sciences

• Westlands School

• MPS/UPS

• January 2026 start

• Interviews: w/c 13^th October 2025

An additional teacher is required to join an established and thriving Social Sciences department delivering Criminology, Sociology and Psychology across Key Stage 4 and 5.

An opportunity to work with a team of dedicated individuals who put pupil experience and progress at the heart of their teaching.

Westlands is an 11-18 coeducational, Swale Academies Trust School which is heavily oversubscribed and has an excellent local reputation.

You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful department and should have the drive and commitment to contribute to continuing to improve the current success rate

We are looking for candidates who:

• have relevant teaching experience and QTS.
• have high expectations and aspirations for all students;
• are committed to our vision to ensure student well-being and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.

Join us and benefit from:

• a friendly, supportive and committed team;
• a well-run department where pupils achieve exceptionally well;
• dedicated social sciences teaching spaces ;
• pupils who enjoy learning in a dynamic and exciting school;
• teaching a subject that is very popular in Key Stage 4 and 5;
• an excellent CPD programme, which gives all staff the opportunity to study further;
• being part of a highly successful trust.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lucy Silvester at Lucy.silvester@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Kent Teach advert for applications: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=149005